Job Title: Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Location: Aberdeen
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Role Overview My client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering function, working closely with the hands-on Engineering Manager as part of a two-person team. This is a practical, site-based role supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of food manufacturing equipment and facilities.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food manufacturing, and will be comfortable taking responsibility, fault-finding under pressure, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production and packaging equipment
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtime
Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager on daily maintenance activities, breakdowns and improvement projects
Support installation, commissioning and modification of machinery and equipment
Ensure all maintenance work complies with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and engineering standards
Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders as required
Assist with contractor supervision where necessary
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes
Support production teams to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the site
Skills & Experience Required Essential:
Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing environment
Strong fault-finding skills in both electrical and mechanical systems
Experience working with production machinery (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, basic PLC fault-finding)
Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team
Strong understanding of health & safety in an industrial setting
Desirable:
Experience within the food manufacturing industry
Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC, SALSA or similar)
Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition)
Welding or fabrication skills
Personal Attributes Hands-on, practical and proactive approach
Reliable, flexible and adaptable
Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Comfortable taking ownership in a small engineering team
Strong problem-solver with attention to detail
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